hang4 zing3 zoeng2 gun1行政長官行政长官
Jyutpinghang4 zing3 zoeng2 gun1
Yalehàhng jing jéung gūn
Definition
Chief Executive; the head of government of the Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region.
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How it's used
People almost always use the abbreviation 特首 in casual conversation instead of the full title. The full term is reserved for formal news reports, official documents, or when referring to the office in a serious political context. Using the full title in a relaxed setting can sound overly stiff or ironic.
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The Chief Executive will deliver the policy address today.
Do you think the current Chief Executive is doing a good job?
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Common phrases
incumbent Chief Executive
Chief Executive's Office
Common mistake
Learners sometimes try to use English-style titles like 總理 or 總統, but those are incorrect for the head of the Hong Kong government. Always use 特首 or 行政長官 to avoid confusion with heads of state or other government leaders.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
